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Java Developer 5 Years Experience Irving, TX
Location: Irving, Texas
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ Years)
Industry: Telecommunications / Technology
Job Summary
Verizon is seeking a skilled Java Developer with around 5 years of hands-on experience to join our development team in Irving, TX. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications that support critical business platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with Verizon s technology and innovation goals.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend services and enterprise applications.
Build scalable APIs and microservices using Spring / Spring Boot frameworks.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Work with relational and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
Implement secure, tested, and optimized code following Verizon engineering standards.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and QA teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.
Support production applications and troubleshoot issues when required.
Contribute to CI/CD processes using Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle, and automated testing frameworks.
Work in Agile/Scrum environments and participate in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of professional Java development experience.
Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and RESTful services.
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Dockers/Kubernetes preferred).
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure (AWS preferred).
Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and best coding practices.
Experience with CI/CD tools: Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle.
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills.